Tag Archive: poverty

There’s still time to donate to the National Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive coordinated locally by United Way. Today thru Dec. 10 we will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to children in need in the Grand Forks community (ages 0-12 years). Currently, 245 families with 595 children are enrolled in …

United Way’s 2014 ‘Undies Sundays’ drive Oct. 5 – 19 We often take everyday things for granted. Like underwear! Imagine taking a shower and not having a decent pair to wear. Unfortunately, this is true for many individuals in our community. Please help by donating NEW underwear, diapers, socks, soap, shampoo, and other personal …

The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area, Scheels, and Grand Forks Public Schools have partnered to collect back-to-school items for children in need. There is still time to donate! Select an apple off the apple tree located outside the Columbia Mall entrance of Scheels, purchase the item listed (it can be …

The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area has partnered with SCHEELS and Grand Forks Public Schools on a back-to-school drive of a different kind – backpacks, shoes, socks, and gym clothes! Throughout the month of August, an apple tree will be on display outside the mall entrance of SCHEELS. Select an …

Once again, St. Joseph’s Social Care will be providing free summer lunches to area youth. June 2 – July 25 Monday – Friday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Meals are served rain or shine at the following locations: Grand Forks LaGrave Learning Center (832 4th Ave. S.) University Park Warming House Richards West Park (4700 …

The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Area would like to thank the Greater Grand Forks community for supporting our 2013 Toys for Tots drive. With your help, we were able to provide toys to 789 children. Thank you to all of the families, individuals, service clubs, and local businesses who donated …

There’s still time to donate to the National Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive coordinated locally by United Way. Today thru Dec. 4 we will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to children in need in the Grand Forks community (ages 0-12 years). Currently, 250 families are enrolled in the program. Toy …

Our 2013 ‘Undies Sundays’ drive was a success with 15,605 items collected. ‘Undies Sundays’ launched in 2003 and the goal of the program is to collect donations of NEW underwear, diapers, socks, and personal care items such as shampoo, soap and toothbrushes. Items are then distributed to local health and human service agencies for their …

7 Pacesetter Organizations Increase Contributions 47%… Raise $23,113 for United Way! Employees from BBI International, Community Violence Intervention Center, jcpenney, Marco, Inc., State of North Dakota, Steffes Corporation, and Widseth, Smith & Nolting set an outstanding pace for the 2013 fundraising campaign for the United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Area, raising …

United Way’s 2013 ‘Undies Sundays’ drive Oct. 6 – 20 We often take everyday things for granted. Like underwear! Imagine taking a shower and not having a decent pair to wear. Unfortunately, this is true for many individuals in our community. Please help by donating NEW underwear, diapers, socks, soap, shampoo, and other personal …